La Leche League provides help

Looking for information about breastfeeding? La Leche League of Louisville is a volunteer organization which provides breastfeeding information, mother-to-mother support, a lend library, and 24-hour phone help. For more information call Bonnie at 773-3911, Linda 324-3944, or Jennifer 258-3823.

ATA Black Belt Academy accepting students

Louisville ATA Black Belt Academy is now accepting student. Call 662-803-8521 for more information and receive 30 days for free. Check out our website at www.ataonline.com.

Head Start recruiting students

The Winston County Head Start Center is now recruiting 3 to 4 year olds for the upcoming 2007-08 school year. For more information on the Winston County Complex Head Start Center or to sign up for the program contact (662) 773-8622.

AA meets

Louisville/Winston County Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 7:30 P.M. on the second floor of the community house.

AARP Tax-Aide at Citizen's Bank

The AARP Tax-Aide will be at Citizen's Bank every Friday from February 2 to April 13 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. This free service can answer most of the tax issues faced by low- and middle- income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Free E-filing will be available. For more information call 773-3564.

Family Center to host Health Fair

The Family Center will host a free health fair on Thursday, March 8 from 9 p.m. until 4 p.m. Registered nurses will have booths set up for cholesterol screenings, blood sugar checks, and blood pressure checks. Other consultants will have booths set up for the following: Nutrition, D.A.R.E., Gilbert's Home Health, Sta- Home Health/Hospice, Winston Medical Supplies, Tobacco Quitline, Be in the "Click", Vision Screenings, and Dental Screenings (9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.)

The JROTC students will assist with the booths. Complimentary packets will be given. Please come and take advantage of this free Health Fair. There will also be door prizes and free nutritional snacks.

Library to close

The Winston County Public Library will close Friday, March 9 at noon and will be closed all day Saturday, March 10 as well as Monday, March 12 to install the new circulation desk purchased by the Friends of the Library.

Pleasant Grove UMC to host Youth Revival

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church will be having a two night Youth Revival March 11th and 12th. Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Demetric Darden. Everyone is invited to attend.

New Zion M. B. Church to hold Revival

Revival services will be held at New Zion M. B. Church the week of March 12th - 16th, with Rev. James Green of Finley Grove M.B. Church of Holly Springs, MS, as speaker for the week. Rev. W. L. Hightower and the entire church family invite everyone to attend nightly at 7:30.

Mt. Olive Women's Auxiliary to host workshop

The Mt. Olive District Women's Auxiliary will have their Annual Spring Workshop on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. W.L. Hightower, Pastor. The meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

All churches are asked to please come and bring their youth.

AARP Chapter #2859 to meet

Winston County Area AARP Chapter #2859 will hold their monthly meeting in City Hall at 2 p.m., March 14.

Faith Beyond Wall Christian Center to hold revival

Faith Beyond Walls Christian Center is hosting a revival March 14-16 at 7 p.m. each night at Warren Chapel Church of God in Christ on 315 Pond Avenue. Rev. Manfred Polk, pastor of Life Cathedral Church of St. Louis, MO, will be the speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.

Class of 1987 making plans for reunion

Calling on all classmates of 1987 of Louisville High School! In preparation of our 20th year reunion, we will be having a meeting on March 17 at city hall. It will be from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. We are encouraging everyone to come out and be apart of this event planning.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Yolanda at any time at 779-0990. "I'm thanking you in advance for all your help and services."

Sta Home Volunteer Training

The public is invited to attend the Sta Home Hospice volunteer training which will start on March 28 form 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be at the Sta Home Hospice Building, 190 West College Street at the back of Farm Bureau in Louisville. For more information please call Stacy Thompson at 66-773-2763.

Extension Service to offer rose-growing course

The Extension Service is offering a short course entitled "Introduction to Growing and Enjoying Roses in Mississippi" through an interactive video.

The first 2 hour class begins on March 20th from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Subsequent classes will continue to be offered at the same time on Tuesday nights through April 17, 2007.

The registration is $30 per person. For current members of the MMGA registration is $25.00 per person. Registration deadline is February 28th. This fee includes a three ring binder with all course material and compact disc.

Class enrollment is limited, so call in and register today. Make checks payable to the Mississippi Master Gardener Association and mail to Mike Skipper, County Director, 460 Vance Street, Louisville, MS 39339.

For more information or to register call 773-3091 or 773-5531.

Banquet set to honor Norton

There will be a Great Fellowship Banquet held in honor of Sister Ruthie L. Norton at 7 p.m., March 31, 2007 at Mt. Pleasant II Missionary Baptist Church in Noxapater. The tickets will be $10 each. Please come with rejoicing and thanksgiving heart.

If you need more information about the banquet please contact Sister Adrine Reed at 724-4521.

The District Fellowship Banquet Committee is Sis. Adrine Reed- Mt. Pleasant II chairman, Sis. Puline Nicholson- Mt. Moriah, Sister Willie Dean Miller- Antioch, Sister Jana Hunt- Millspring, Sister Leatha Edward- Union Chapel, Sister Charlotte Coleman- New Zion, Sister Alice Murry- Pleasant Ridge, Sister Hattie M. Wilson- Lake Grove, Sister Deborah Foster and Sister Loretta Love- Mt. Pleasant I, and Sister Mattie Eiland- Miller Chapel.

Tickets will be available from the committee members in advance and at the door.

NAACP ACT-SO to present youth competition

The NAACP ACT-SO will present their 2nd annual youth competition on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 7 p.m. The competition will be held at the Winston County Communtiy Arts Theater (Old Strand Theater). Special guest is Rapper Kamikaze a.k.a. "Mr. Shonuff." Tickets are $5. For more information contact Linda M. Hampton, 662-773-6220 or Tiffany Smith, 662-773-7831.

27th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

The Winston County Branch of the NAACP will host its 27th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7 p.m. The banquet will be held at the Winston County Shrine club on Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS. Guest speaker is the Honorable Justice James E. Graves, Jr. He is the only African American Supreme Court Judge serving in the state of Mississippi.

If you have any questions, please call Renee Hampton, Chairperson at 662-779-0462 or Charles R. Hampton, President at 662-779-2109 or 662-803-0635.



3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival to be held

The Third Annual East Central Mississippi Bluegrass Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21 at Wood Institute in Mathiston, located on Highway 403 off Highway 82. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and music starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, gates open at 10 a.m. and music starts at noon.

This year's host band will be The Back Porch Pickers along with Larry Wallace Band, Leroy Troy (former Hee Haw cast member), Connie Reedy, The Sparks Family, Long Way to Go, and local talent.

This event will be held rain or shine. Jammers are welcome and encouraged to come and bring their instrument to jam with old and newfound friends.

RVs are welcome, but there are no facilities. Dormitory rooms are available for $20.00 per person per night.

Festival prices are $10.00 for Friday, $12.00 for Saturday, and $20.00 for both days. Advanced tickets will be available two weeks before the festival at Wood College for $9.00 for Friday, $10.00 for Saturday, and $18.00 for both days.

For more information, please visit www.geocities.com/EastCentralMSBluegrassfestival.

Fair/Louisville Elementary PTA to meet

The Fair/Louisville Elementary PTA will hold its last meeting of the school year on Tuesday, April 17, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Louisville Elementary School auditorium. The keynote speaker will address how to help children prepare for tests.

Mt. Pleasant #2 to sponsor Christian Leadership School

The Mt. Pleasant #2 Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor a Christian Leadership School beginning on Monday night, April 30, 2007, ending on May 12, 2007. The school will begin nightly at 6 p.m.

Courses offered are Baptist Doctrine, Chistian Stewardship, and Developing Literacy Skills.

For more information please contact Ms. Rosa A. Sanders, Mt. Pleasant #2 Missionary Baptist Church.

Bellefontaine School to hold reunion

On Saturday, May 26, 2007 there will be a reunion at Fellowship Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, MS for everyone who attended Bellofontaine School. We will begin to gather at 10 a.m. and renew old friendships and catch up on what's been going on in everyone's life. A buffet lunch will be available at noon and then we will continue to enjoy the reunion until about 4 p.m. You will be receiving a letter if we have your address in our file. If you do not receive a letter by March 1, 2007, please call 662-258-3091 or 662-258-2691 for information.

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